The United States Congress passes the Coinage Act of 1864, which makes privately issued Civil War tokens illegal. An additional law is passed on June 8 to include all private coinage.

Historical events from year 1864. Learn about 331 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1864 or search by date or keyword.

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths. Union General George Armstrong Custer marries Elizabeth Bacon in...

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Dec 31, 2025 · Leaving Sherman in command in the west, Grant arrived in Washington on March 8, 1864. He was given largely a free hand in developing his grand strategy. He retained Meade in …

Mar 25, 2017 · Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Campaign of 1864 lasted more than four months and claimed more than 25,000 casualties. The armies of Philip H. Sheridan and Jubal A. Early contended …

October 19 – American Civil War: Battle of Cedar Creek: Union forces under Philip Sheridan defeat a surprise Confederate attack although incurring nearly twice as many casualties, ending the …

Events and Battles in The Year 1864 in the Timeline of the American Civil War Major Battes of 1864 May 5–7, Battle Of The Wilderness, Virginia May 8–21, Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia …

April 22 – The U.S. Congress passes the Coinage Act of 1864 which mandates that the inscription "In God We Trust" be placed on all coins minted as United States currency.

May 17, 2025 · 1864 represents a critical inflection point in the American Civil War. Beyond the well-documented battlefield engagements, it was a year where advancements in logistics, resource …